On Saturday, December 12, 2020 the Adair County Sheriffs Office responded to an altercation in the Oak Grove community, 7 miles east of Columbia. Upon arrival, Deputy Joey Keith learned that a domestic violence incident had taken place between 27-year-old Troy Berry of Columbia and a female in the residence. During the altercation, the female was allegedly struck and strangled.
Deputy Keith found probable cause to believe the assaults did take place and as a result Mr. Berry was arrested for Assault 4th degree (domestic violence) and Strangulation 1st degree (a class D felony). He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.